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Brokers join forces to launch bushfire appeal

by Annie Kane • 7 Jan 2020

Mortgage brokerages, aggregators and industry bodies have launched a Broker Bushfire Appeal via the Red Cross to...READ MORE

Relief packages extended for bushfire victims

by Annie Kane • 7 Jan 2020

Lenders have begun extending their relief packages for bushfire victims as the fire crisis continues, with major banks... READ MORE

FHB deposit scheme officially launches

by Hannah Dowling • 7 Jan 2020

On 1 January, the federal government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme officially launched to the public and the... READ MORE

Melbourne brokerage adds property advisory service

by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Jan 2020

Melbourne brokerage Entourage has added buyer and vendor advocacy to its existing finance and legal services with the... READ MORE

Mortgage advice ‘most important’ for the average Aussie

by James Mitchell • 6 Jan 2020

Morningstar has flagged the importance of mortgage advice for the average Australian, whose biggest asset is their home... READ MORE

Aggregators look to tech for help with changing regulations

by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jan 2020

Technology and data will be a key component in 2020 in the broking sector, and brokers need to ensure to harness... READ MORE

Brokers left behind in FHB scheme, warns broker

by Hannah Dowling • 6 Jan 2020

The federal government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme has under-utilised the broker channel and left brokers in the... READ MORE

Brokers urged to engage with Millennial market

by Hannah Dowling • 3 Jan 2020

In light of recent research that suggests Millennials are just as keen as their parents to buy a house, brokers are... READ MORE

New NAB CEO reveals his top five priorities for 2020

by reporter • 3 Jan 2020

The new NAB CEO, Ross McEwan, has outlined five key areas he will be focusing on as the group looks to rebuild... READ MORE

Top tips for creating a good workplace environment

by Hannah Dowling • 3 Jan 2020

The managing director of the FBAA and executive chairman of The Sanity Space Foundation, Peter White, shares his tips... READ MORE

Industry heads predict what's in store for the year ahead

by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Jan 2020

As we start the year 2020, we ask industry heads what they predict will be the biggest themes of the year.

Brokers tip investor influx in 2020

by Reporter • 2 Jan 2020

Almost two-thirds of mortgage brokers are expecting investor demand for housing finance to spike in 2020, in line with... READ MORE

Theme for 2020 is ‘customer, customer, customer’

by Annie Kane • 2 Jan 2020

The main theme for the year 2020 will be “customer, customer, customer”, which will provide a prime opportunity for... READ MORE

Expect more sector scrutiny in 2020, associations warn

by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Dec 2019

The two main broking associations have given notice to the broking sector to expect further intense scrutiny and... READ MORE

Brokers urged to prepare their businesses for January

by Hannah Dowling • 30 Dec 2019

With small businesses often facing cash flow troughs due to the festive season, brokers are being urged to ensure... READ MORE

Financial cyber resilience improving: ASIC

by reporter • 27 Dec 2019

Australian firms are more cyber resilient than ever, according to a report from... READ MORE

New broker conference centre officially opens

by Annie Kane • 27 Dec 2019

HomeSec Business Finance’s new conference and training facility in Victoria, which is free for brokers to use, has... READ MORE

Volkswagen accused of breaching responsible lending laws

by Annie Kane • 24 Dec 2019

ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings against Volkswagen Financial Services Australia for allegedly breaching... READ MORE

New lender joins Loan Market’s panel

by Charbel Kadib • 24 Dec 2019

A non-major bank has been added to broking group Loan Market’s lender... READ MORE

Loan Market cycling team raises $100,000 for MS

by Annie Kane • 24 Dec 2019

A Loan Market-sponsored cyclist group has raised more than $100,000 for research into multiple sclerosis as part of a... READ MORE

Westpac provides update on commissions changes

by Charbel Kadib • 23 Dec 2019

The major bank has updated brokers on its changes to broker remuneration, which remove the claim process for upfront... READ MORE

ING drops mortgage rates

by Reporter • 23 Dec 2019

The non-major has reduced fixed rates by up to 65 bps across its owner-occupied and investor home loans.

Aussie provides Christmas relief to less fortunate

by Reporter • 23 Dec 2019

The major brokerage has marked its 21 years of providing support to less fortunate Australians over the Christmas... READ MORE

CBA, NAB clarify start date for FHLDS

by Annie Kane • 20 Dec 2019

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has confirmed that brokers will be able to apply for CBA’s First Home Loan... READ MORE

Aussie creates new executive role

by Hannah Dowling • 20 Dec 2019

The major brokerage has appointed its first chief digital officer, a new senior leadership role that is focused on... READ MORE

ASBFEO criticises new banking code

by Hannah Dowling • 20 Dec 2019

The Small Business Ombudsman has highlighted concerns about the recently approved changes to the Banking Code of... READ MORE

Scottish Pacific looks to buy CML Group

by Annie Kane • 19 Dec 2019

SME lender Scottish Pacific has submitted a proposal to acquire non-bank debtor finance specialist CML Group, competing... READ MORE

Volt unveils broker-centric home lending strategy

by Charbel Kadib • 19 Dec 2019

The challenger bank has shed light on its plans in the mortgage market, with the new entrant preparing to launch its... READ MORE

Thinktank surpasses 2 billion in settlements

Thinktank surpasses $2bn in settlements

by Annie Kane • 19 Dec 2019

Commercial property lender Thinktank has announced that it has surpassed $2 billion in loan settlements, off the back... READ MORE

Heritage raises variable rates

by Hannah Dowling • 19 Dec 2019

The non-major bank has announced changes to select mortgage interest rates for new borrowers, effective 18... READ MORE

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